Something about Snow, Winter, and Camping

It was not a nice looking day around 10am on Saturday morning, but packs were packed and cars were loaded and off they went! It may not be a Great Adventure, but it would be interesting!

They found a site and proceeded to set up camp. Digging the firepit was the worst part of the whole campout. Well, that and having the wind blow the rainfly partially off the tent at 2am! (Jon suggested that the pit took more calories to make than they had in dinner.) All in all, the set up took them pretty much the entire day! Last year the snow was about 15 ft deep, this year it was a little more than 5. So, in that light, things were easier. However, it did snow on them and rain and blow. Maybe it was going to be an adventure!

Sunday they did lots of snow things. Jon learned how to snowshoe. He said it wasn't that hard, just a LOT of work. You had to be very deliberate about how you walked. Some of the guys went sledding, too. If we ever learn how to post videos, we'll share those. Someone had made a giant snowman and left it as a sentinal on the hill. Not sure what the Scout is discussing with him here, but it makes a good photo.

Jon also found this very wierd thing that no one could identify. So, of course, Jon had to photograph it! He took at least 500 pictures this weekend plus videos. I am sure if you visit, Jon would be glad to share them with you!

Monday morning they loaded back up and came home. Minutes from their sojourn in the snow, the landscape was bare and blue. It is good to have him home and after washing all his camping clothes the house is almost back to normal. And as Jon listened to the wind this evening, he remarked that he was very glad to have a roof over his head! His final thoughts are that it was more of learning experience than an adventure. Which in the long run, is the best thing anyway!